Izzie

Izzie is a given name and nickname used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly a diminutive form of Isabella or Isabelle, and can also be a nickname for Elizabeth or other names ending with -bella or -beth. The spelling Izzie is one of several variants, with Izzy, Izzi, and Izi being common alternatives.

In contemporary usage, Izzie is primarily feminine, though nicknames using similar forms (such as Izzy) have been used for a variety of names and, less commonly, in male contexts. Izzie can function as a standalone given name as well as a familiar form of longer names.

Notable uses of the name in popular culture include Dr. Izzie Stevens, a fictional character in the American television series Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by Katherine Heigl. The name has appeared in other works of fiction and in real-world contexts as a nickname or given name.

Variants and related names include Izzy, Izzi, Elizabeth, Isabella, and Isabelle. The form Izzie is closely related to these names and shares their roots in the broader family of names derived from Elizabeth and Isabella.